A meticulous appraisal of your rental home is a great place to kick off your spring to-do list. Concrete areas including the foundation, driveway, patio, and walkways should be inspected, and any cracks or gaps repaired. Exterior doors and windows need to be checked for cracks and gaps and sealed with caulk or weather stripping if needed. Exterior door hardware should also be evaluated, repairing or replacing any squeaky handles or loose locks. Spring is the right occasion to hose down windows, clean door screens and to fix up exterior paint. It’s also a smart idea to inspect the roof for missing or damaged shingles and to fix or substitute a new part for broken outdoor light fixtures.
Remember to include the yard when marking off items on your list of spring maintenance. Spring is the right time to test sprinkler systems and make any necessary repairs. Perimeter fences and gates should be checked and repaired if needed. Spring is also the best time to examine the garbage cans and replace any that are worn out. Also, spring cleaning should add landscaping to the checklist, and spring is a favorable season to plant new trees and bushes. Remove dead bushes or tree branches and rake up any leftover leaves. Lawns should be fertilized, and flower beds prepared for summer blooms.
Dealing with all of these repair and maintenance items may necessitate a need for a dumpster or other similar type of container. It’s always a smart idea to have the local authorities endorse your decision to rent a dumpster before you make any commitments. While a dumpster may be a labor-saving method to manage the waste from your spring maintenance and repair checklist, local regulations may not allow dumpsters to be placed in front of a rental house, or may only allow them for a specific length of time.
Spring cleaning parts of the rental home like these are a major part of rental property maintenance. By periodically taking care of repair and maintenance items, you can inflate your rental rates, steer clear of excessive repairs, and keep your tenants pleased with your service. Real Property Management Innovation can help by furnishing seasonal evaluations of your rental property’s shape as well as managing the quick and able completion of any vital tasks. Please contact us online or by phone at 516-570-9275 for more information.